Anglesey

American

[ang-guhl-see] / ˈæŋ gəl si /

noun

an island and county in northwestern Wales. 276 sq. mi. (714 sq. km).

Anglesey British

/ ˈæŋɡəlsɪ /

noun

Welsh name: Ynys Môn. an island and county of N Wales, formerly part of Gwynedd (1974–96), separated from the mainland by the Menai Strait. Administrative centre: Llangefni. Pop: 59 500 (2003 est). Area: 720 sq km (278 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Anglesey

Possibly from Old Norse Ǫngullsey “Hook Island,” or Old Norse Ǫnglisey “Ǫngli's Island”

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It is understood the rental property is on Anglesey, the Press Association reported.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

Gill, 53, of Llangefni on Anglesey, was sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison in November 2025 after pleading guilty to eight counts of bribery under the Bribery Act 2010.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

He was then raised in Anglesey and Aberystwyth, Ceredigion.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

The author, whose family moved from Anglesey to Flintshire 150 years ago, said she did not agree that the windmill was painted in the first place to celebrate the Eisteddfod.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

At last, Dad swayed up to Anglesey, raised his left hand 'cause his right was so busted, and did this...”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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